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The Common Cold

The Common Cold. Chris Huynh. When are common colds more common?. Winter Indoor= closer proximity Impossible for immunisation. How? + Symptoms?. Respiratory system Rhinovirus Viruses are very contagious Droplet transmission + Contact transmission

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The Common Cold

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  1. The Common Cold Chris Huynh

  2. When are common colds more common? • Winter • Indoor= closer proximity • Impossible for immunisation

  3. How? + Symptoms? • Respiratory system • Rhinovirus • Viruses are very contagious • Droplet transmission + Contact transmission • Symptoms include headaches and sore throats • Lasts usually half a week to a week

  4. Factors • Factors increasing chances- • Heavy physical exercise • Built-up stress • Factors increasing severity- • Smoking • Malnutrition • Chronic disease

  5. Prevention • No long term effects • Zinc helps • Healthy diet, exercise and mind • Plenty sleep + rest • Paracetamol is good!

  6. Bibliography • http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/diseases.asp?did=10&title=common-cold -Accessed 17/05/12 • http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Colds_explained - Accessed 17/05/12 • http://www.mydr.com.au/respiratory-health/common-cold - Accessed 17/05/12 • http://www.friendlieschemists.com.au/ailmentsanddiseases/common_cold.htm - Accessed 17/05/12 • Rickard G and others, 2011, Science Dimensions 4, Pearson, Victoria.

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